new rods

any suggestions on a new rod or real for beach fishing around 100-200 euro

Hi JG

You need to think about a few things - fixed spool or multiplier reel? any preference on the length? what species are you targeting?

People can then give you their opinions and experience based on that...

Good selection here = http://www.henrystackleshop.com/budget- ... 2_137.html

I would add also to think about a used rod also way more bang for your buck and once a new rod is fished once its used. They are made for long lives

Hi JG

You need to think about a few things - fixed spool or multiplier reel? any preference on the length? what species are you targeting?

People can then give you their opinions and experience based on that...

ill just be using in for general beach fishing bass plaice etc and fixed spool

For that I would not go over € 100 and I would look at second hand rods, as you could pick up something very nice in that price range.

Go for a trusted brand - Daiwa, Greys, Shakespeare, Penn, Century, Shimano - and avoid the cheaper models like Leeda, Mitchell, Sonik and Silstar, or the named brands like Wilson and Thompson. There's usually nothing wrong with these in the main, but they tend just not to be as good quality in terms of materials, build and finish...

Think about the length of rod, and what you're comfortable with... and make sure its a rod that's suited to fixed spool as multipliers work better with different rings.

On a second hand rod: -

check the spigots (joints) for any looseness or wear and tear - stick your finger (cotton-bud) down to see if there's sand or other crap trapped in the holes, not a good sign
check the rings are aligned correctly and have no been replaced or if they have, ask who did it, when and why...
check that there are no cracks on the internal coating on the rings (will snap a line in every cast or tear it to death slowly)
check the rod is the correct length (one of mine is a few inches shorter owing to a car door!)
If there is a reel seat, check it also for cracks and any corrosion and that its works properly
If there is no reel seat, are you getting the coasters that you will use to connect the reel to the rod?

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Used-Fishing-Rod-Buying-Guide-/ might be of use although its primarily aimed at fresh water rods

Hope that helps...

I bought a spinning rod combo of henrystackleshop.ie
It's a great little shop and the staff where very friendly too,

Hold your 200 try pick up a second hand zziplex

I bought a 2nd hand rod recently and it snapped first cast - I had checked it and found nothing the matter with it at purchase so to add to Kierans point above, get the seller to put a bend in it for you - A good one at that!!

I bought a 2nd hand rod recently and it snapped first cast - I had checked it and found nothing the matter with it at purchase so to add to Kierans point above, get the seller to put a bend in it for you - A good one at that!!

What second hand rod did you buy

http://swordsanglingcentre.com/Rods Lots of very good quality rods in there within your price range.

I bought a 2nd hand rod recently and it snapped first cast - I had checked it and found nothing the matter with it at purchase so to add to Kierans point above, get the seller to put a bend in it for you - A good one at that!!

Getting a seller to put a good bend in a rod is all fine and well if you meet a person in the flesh and for what its worth I wouldn't recommend anyone to go "bending" any of the finer tip beachcasters ie continental style as they are not designed to be forced against ceilings or pulled down aggressively and if I was selling one I personally wouldn't do it for love nor money.Have a look on you tube to see the way lads test finer tip rods,they use their index finger to pull down gently.Unfortunately even with high end[sometimes brand new] fishing rods tips can snap .However on the more traditional uk style beachcasters a person should be able to be a little bit firmer if testing tips.